Reed Scherer - NIU 2009 Presidential Research ProfessorBackReed Scherers research has taken him to the planets Polar Regions and fundamentally influenced two seemingly distant scientific fields: micropaleontology and glaciology. Both are central to understanding and documenting climate change. The NIU geologist/paleontologist is a world expert in the study of fossil diatoms—microscopic single-celled algae that live in shallow seawater, evolve rapidly and are deposited on the ocean floor, leaving behind glass-like shells. The Presidential Research Professorships are NIUs top honors for faculty research and artistry. They have been awarded annually since 1982. Award winners receive special financial support of their research for four years, after which they carry the title of Distinguished Research Professor. More information at: http://www.niu.edu/president/prp/index.shtml Category: Education Uploaded: May 19th, 2009 @ 1:18 pm Author: NorthernIllUniv Length: 03:52 Rating: Views: Tags: niu fossil diatoms andrill Related Video Links:» View Video Comments For Reed Scherer - NIU 2009 Presidential Research Professor » View NorthernIllUniv's Other Uploaded Videos Video Thumbnails:Video Embedding Code:* Embed this video on your website, social bookmark, myspace, or blog. |
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